Arizona Man Accused of False Accusations

Arizona Man Accused of False Accusations

Arizona Man Arrested For Crime He Didn’t CommitWe know that crimes occur on a daily basis. We see that simply by turning on the nightly news or reading the newspaper. However, what happens if you find yourself charged with a crime you did not commit?

That happened last year to one Arizona man. He has since been released, but he is now speaking out about his story and we think people should listen. His story illustrates just how easy it is for mistakes to be made by law enforcement and prosecutors while also highlighting the real human consequences of those mistakes.

If you have been charged with a crime, please seek help from an Arizona criminal defense attorney immediately. You need an advocate who will be by your side every step of the way, ensuring you are treated fairly.

What Happened Here?

In February of 2018, Stephen Baker did not know that the next few months of his life were going to be much different than planned. He was arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a T-Mobile store in Tempe.

The problem?

He was not there when it happened.

When I was initially arrested I was thinking I was going to go home almost immediately, I was thinking I was innocent, which I was,” Baker said.

Instead, the 33-year-old went to jail. Even though he maintained that he was innocent, one of the victims of the crime identified him. Police also say that Baker was spotted in an area near where the getaway car was discovered. He could not post bond and ended up spending 69 days in jail.

Finally, with help from his attorney, police were convinced to use GPS data from Bakers cell phone to determine where he was during the time the crime was being committed. Even though he was released, the charges were not dropped until January of this year.

Baker’s father is upset. “All they had to do is vet his story, go a little deeper.”

The Bakers are planning to file a lawsuit against the Tempe, so we will have to wait a while until we have answers to the following questions:

Why did it take so long to check Baker’s cell phone GPS?

Why did it take so long for prosecutors to drop the charges against him?

Baker said he has struggled to maintain employment due to this case and that he was even sent a bill for $1,200 from him for restitution.

We cannot help but wonder how much easier this case would have gone if Baker had secured help from a qualified and experienced criminal defense attorney. There is nothing wrong with public defenders, but they are overworked and often unable to give their full attention to each case.

Would Baker have gotten out sooner with a diligent, unrelenting attorney?

Most likely.

We hope that Mr. Baker gets the justice he deserves when this case comes to a conclusion, a justice that was denied to him in the first place.

Moving Forward With Your Case

We know that it can be scary facing criminal charges. The first thing you need to do is secure an Arizona criminal defense attorney who can guide you through this. Whether you have been wrongfully accused or are facing charges that do not align with your crime, an attorney can help you. Do not try to tackle this by yourself, regardless of whether or not you think the charges are bogus.

A criminal defense attorney understands the process and will thoroughly investigate your case. The goal is to get your charges reduced or dismissed so you can get back to living your life.

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